Brevel has announced the signing of a development and commercialisation agreement with the largest Israeli beverage company, The Central Bottling Company (CBC Group). The partnership will develop functional beverages and dairy alternatives containing Brevel’s high-value microalgae protein and oils.
Under a long-term purchase agreement to span 10 years, Brevel will supply CBC with its algae-derived raw ingredients, including extracted protein, functional oils and antioxidants.
The company’s proprietary technology for cultivating microalgae is built on a breakthrough process that combines light with sugar fermentation in indoor bioreactors. This innovative approach enables the efficient production of nutrient-rich microalgae in large quantities, all without the need for genetic modification. Microalgae’s natural component of nutrients includes protein, lipids, fibre, and bioactive antioxidants derived from photosynthesis. Fermentation, traditionally limited to dark environments, is responsible for producing high microalgae at very high yields and affordable costs. Brevel is the first company to unite the two processes and bring fermentation out of the dark.
The resulting ingredient is a white, neutral tasting powder consisting of 60-70% microalgae protein concentrate. The powder can be seamlessly integrated into a broad spectrum of meat and dairy alternatives as a natural plant-based protein booster. It has functional properties that allow it to replicate the textures, flavours, and behaviour of animal proteins while providing the same sensory experience.
Commented Yonatan Golan, Brevel’s co-founder and CEO: “We feel extremely fortunate to collaborate with, and enjoy the support of, such a major force in the beverage arena not only in Israel but also internationally. This co-venture will be instrumental in keeping Brevel at the forefront of developments in food-tech and climate-tech.”
Brevel recently established a commercial factory in Southern Israel. Inaugurated in June 2024, the new state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to produce hundreds of tons of microalgae protein powder per year.
Added Golan: “Our first commercial pilot plant is already primed to meet the first wave of our joint business development goals, delivering great tasting, better-for-you, sustainably sourced products to the growing population of health-conscious consumers.”
Concluded Lihi Rothschild, Head of Innovation for the CBC Group: “As we pursue our strategy of continuous innovation to deliver superior products that respond to evolving trends and customer demands, partnering with Brevel is a natural fit. The company’s ground-breaking approach gives us the opportunity to explore new categories and solutions and opens new doors in terms of the range of exciting consumer applications we can offer.” For more visit brevel.co.il
